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Thursday, May 18, 2017

New Release -- DARK MAIDEN by Lindsay Townsend -- Giveaway!

Beautiful Yolande comes from an exotic line of exorcists—a talent she considers a gift—and a curse. In fourteenth century England, a female exorcist who is also black is an oddity. She is sought after and trusted to quiet the restless dead and to send revenants to their final rest.

Geraint the Welshman captures Yolande’s heart with his ready smile and easy ways, and the passionate fire of his spirit. An entertainer, he juggles and tumbles his way through life—but there is a serious side to him that runs deep. He offers Yolande an added strength in her work and opens his heart to her with a love such as she’s never known.

But Yolande is not free to offer Geraint her love completely—not until her “time of seven” has passed.

Can the powerful attraction between them withstand the powers of evil who mean to separate them forever? Yolande’s conscience and conviction force her to face this evil head-on—but can Geraint save his Dark Maiden…

EXCERPT

     “Mistress Yolande?”
     “You have the advantage, mister. You know my name.” She smiled to take any sting from her words. “May I know yours?”
     Greetings and courtesy were important to her. Each gave clues as to character and wishes. She had once known a de-mon, beautifully polite, who would have ripped the flesh from her bones had she not bound him by his own rules of manners.
     The stranger bowed, a good sign. He muttered something in a language she did not know, which was not good. She moved a little closer, ready to boot him in the balls if he did anything unsavory.
     “Geraint Welshman, at your service.” He crouched then looked straight at her. “I am just taking something from my pack, if it please you.”
     She grinned at him to prove she was unafraid, her body heavy and languid as she itched to go onto the balls of her feet, ready to scrap. A quick stab to those astonishing black-blue eyes, a swipe at his knee and Geraint the Welshman would be groveling in the hard-packed mud.

Be sure and leave a comment for a chance to win the free ebook, Dark Maiden.

     

27 comments:

  1. I loved researching and writing "Dark Maiden" with its medieval ghosts and demons, and bow-wielding Yolande is one of my favourite heroines! I hope you love her, too. Plus my bad-boy hero Geraint! Thanks to PRP for hosting them both! Best wishes, Lindsay

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  2. I'm a sucker for kick-ass heroines, for sure. Sounds great, Lindsay. :)

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  3. I bet the research was a lot of fun. I am sure you uncovered things not included. Do you save that knowledge for a future novel?
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  4. Hi Jacquie and Debby, Thanks for your comments. Yes, I saved the research and have used it, especially in my 99cent novella "Sir Baldwin and the Christmas Ghosts," which features Sofia, Yolande and Geraint's daughter.

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  5. Congratulations, Lindsay. DARK MAIDEN is a wonderful story.

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  6. Sounds fantastic! Best of luck with this release.

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  7. Thanks, Sarah! Much appreciated! I still love your review of it.
    Thanks Connie, I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

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  8. Such an I interesting concept! (I also love the cover.)

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  9. Many thanks, Isabella. I love the cover as well.

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  10. I've been looking forward to this story since you first mentioned it. Now, it sounds even more exciting than I'd expected. WooHoo! The very best to you with this one and all your future writing. Doris

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  11. Congratulations on your new release, Lindsay! This looks like a good one with great characters.

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  12. Wow, oh, wow. You had me at "restless dead." I wish you tonnes of good fortune with the story. I can't wait to read it.

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  13. What an intriguing story teaser. It drew me right in. Congratulations on release day!!!

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  14. Congratulations on your release, Lindsay!!! It sounds amazing. Wishing you all the best.

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  15. That is an eye-catching cover. Makes one curious.

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  16. I love the blurb & excerpt, there's just something about ghosts, medieval castles, a little romance, and folks that move the dead along. Dark Maiden sounds like a lovely read and one I'm looking forward to! I like the cover too, it's got that great castle & moon rising thing going on.

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  17. Very intriguing. Best wishes for success.

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  18. Many thanks, Zina, for the comment and the good wishes. I agree, Gordo about the cover! Thank you. Margaret, thrilled you enjoyed the excerpt. Thanks, Tracy! Glad you enjoyed it, Keena! Delighted you are intrigued, Kaye. So pleased you are looking forward to it, Doris, and hope you enjoy it. Thanks for your kind comments re character, Patti. I agree - characters and their story arcs are vital to any story.
    Many thanks!

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  19. I'm going to ask my hubby to choose the winning name (Out of a hat) tomorrow, so today is the last one if you wish to comment to win a copy of my 'Dark Maiden'

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  20. Letting the contest go one more day, for all the different time zones. Sunday will be draw day. Good luck!

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  21. Hello! The names have been entered into the hat and hubby has drawn...
    ISABELLA NORSE! CONGRATULATIONS, ISABELLA! PLEASE LET ME HAVE YOUR EMAIL SO I CAN SEND YOU A COPY OF 'DARK MAIDEN'.

    Thanks to everyone who commented and entered. Best wishes, Lindsay

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    1. Yay! I can't wait to read it. My email address is isabella.norse@gmail.com.

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    2. Yay! I can't wait to read it. My email address is isabella.norse@gmail.com.

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    3. Yay! I can't wait to read it. My email address is isabella.norse@gmail.com.

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    4. Hi Isabella!
      Thanks for your email address. I've just sent you my ebook of 'Dark Maiden'. I hope you enjoy it. All the best, Lindsay

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